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The Link University City For International
Students

The Resources You
Need

Studying as an international
student is one of the most exciting experiences imaginable. Amazing
new sights and incredible new people await you in Philadelphia! To
be as prepared as possible for your exciting new journey, there are
some things you’ll want to know before you arrive. Below are some
helpful tips for international students in Philadelphia.

Getting To The Link
University City From The Airport

When you land at Philadelphia
International Airport, you’ll want to head to Airport Terminal A
where you’ll find the Airport Train Line. You’ll want to take Train
#444 toward Center City Philadelphia. Get off at the
30th Street Station and walk to the 30th
Street Trolley Station. Take the #10 Trolley toward
63rd-Malvern only four stops to 36th &
Lancaster Avenue. The trolley will drop you off at our doorstep!
For the complete list of directions, visitGoogle Maps.

Using Philadelphia
Transportation

One of the great things about
Philadelphia is the abundance of public transportation available to
residents. You can find out how to get around Philadelphia by foot,
by biking, by car and by public transit all on theVisit Philly website! Luckily, The Link University City has a Trolley
stop right outside our front door, linking your apartment to the
rest of the city!

Getting US Money & A
US Bank Account

One of the first things you’ll want
to do when you get to the United States is exchange your money for
US Dollars. You can do this at thePhiladelphia
Airport. Most banks and
credit unions will also have this service.

Finding a bank in Philadelphia can be tricky. You want to choose an
option with a location close to your apartment that won’t charge
service fees for having a checking account. You’ll also want an
institution that has online banking services (this is almost all of
them nowadays). Some of our favorite banking options for
international students are below:

Getting Household
Items

The Link University City furnishes
your apartment with all of the larger items you’ll need to fill
your floor plan including couches, beds, kitchen appliances, and
more. As an international student, it’s unlikely that you’ll be
bringing much with you to the US, so for all the little household
items that don’t already come with your apartment, you can shop
atTarget!

Getting
Groceries

Find a grocery store close to your
apartment so you don’t have to go out of your way to get your food
for the week. TheFresh Grocer of WalnutandTrader Joe’sare both nearby.

Having Fun in
Philadelphia

Aside from the resident events at
The Link, there are endless options for having fun in
Philadelphia.Drexel
Universityhas plenty of
campus activities going on all the time. For the complete list of
things to do in Philadelphia, go to theVisit Philly website. Below are some of our personal favorite
attractions:

Getting Health
Care

Finding Your Consulate Or
Embassy

Your country likely has an embassy
or consulate in Philadelphia and contact information can be
foundhere. If
for some reason, you cannot find your delegate in Philadelphia,
reach out to your embassy in Washington D.C. Find their info
onthis website.